Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its two hospitals: Ben Taub and LBJ.

Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Associations Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.

Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its hospitals Ben Taub and Lyndon B. Johnson achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for answering 2 lines of incoming calls, determining the correct person to handle the call and transferring the call appropriately. Greets and assists all visitors to the department. Sorts and reviews internal mail and documents address corrections to patient's account. Distributes reports to department staff, requests and distributes Medical Records and maintains system down-time report. Interacts with other departments to meet collection objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High school diploma, or GED

Work Experience (Years and Area): 2 years previous healthcare in Eligibility or related area. Knowledge of patient registration/eligibility system preferred

Equipment Operated: Personal Computer- Copier - Shredder- Calculator - Telephone

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract), Writing /Composing Correspondence, Writing /Composing Reports

Bilingual Skills: Preferred

Other Skills: Analytical, Mathematics, P.C., Research, Typing, MS Word, MS Excel

Work Schedule: Flexible

Other Requirements: Must be able to interact successfully in a culturally diverse environment.

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Clerical and Administrative Support